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    1 year ago

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    The six cameras, which are attached to school zone signs, began snapping drivers on August 7 after “technical issues” delayed the rollout of the initiative.

    In the first three weeks of operation, between August 7-28, the cameras issued 1,607 fines to speeding drivers – the equivalent of 100 penalties every school day.

    “It’s outrageous that drivers continue to speed through school zones, putting the lives of children at risk,” Mr Bailey said.

    A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson confirmed the cameras only operated during school zone times and said they would be located between Cairns and the Gold Coast.

    Mr Tucker said RACQ had long been calling for an increased on-road police presence, but the club also acknowledged that speed cameras were an “important part of the enforcement mix”.

    ABC Radio Brisbane revealed in July that the cameras had not initially issued any fines, despite the government announcing at the start of the school year that the technology had been switched on.


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